October 15
Africa: Conflict, Climate Change Increase Hunger and Malnutrition Across Africa
VOA
While the world's farmers produce more than enough food to feed the planet's nearly 8 billion people, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said "hunger and… Read more »
Africa: Unicef Seeks $165 Million for Therapeutic Food to Combat 'Silent Killer'
UN News
Nearly two million children suffering from severe wasting are at risk of death due to funding shortages for life-saving Ready-to-use-Therapeutic-Food (RUTF) to treat the condition,… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Farming Future Could Include More Digital Solutions
VOA
More than 400 delegates and organizations working in Africa's farming sector are in Nairobi, Kenya, this week to discuss how digital agriculture can improve the lives of farmers… Read more »
Africa: African Youth Encouraged to Champion Food Sovereignty
Ethiopian Herald
The Ministry of Planning and Development (MoPD) emphasized the need for African youth to work collaboratively in driving food sovereignty and promoting agro-ecological advancement… Read more »
East Africa: Enhancing Ethiopia's Coffee and Tea Sector -A Strategic Approach to Growth
Ethiopian Herald
The Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA) is making significant strides in improving the production, quality, and export of the country's renowned coffee, tea, and spice… Read more »
Africa: World Food Day 2024 - a Quote From Slow Food President Edward Mukiibi [document]
Slow Food
"Today, on World Food Day, we celebrate the right to food as a fundamental part of a better life and a brighter future. Slow Food reaffirms its belief that food can be a bridge to… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Asks UPDF to Focus On Agriculture, Professionalism
Nile Post
Turning his focus to agriculture, President Museveni called on the officers and local farmers to prioritize large-scale farming with irrigation, stressing crop diversification as… Read more »
Nigeria: Abia Govt Begins Disbursement of Interest-Free Loans to 302 Farmers - Official
Premium Times
The beneficiaries had received government-sponsored training in various agricultural ventures. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Targets Inflation Relief Through Agriculture
Premium Times
"We are looking to food production to help bring down inflation." Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Tomato Exports Surge As Agricultural Innovations Take Root
New Times
Rwanda's tomato exports for the fiscal year 2023-2024 reached 13.7 million kilograms, generating an impressive revenue of $13.8 million, according to the National Agricultural… Read more »
Africa: World Told Act Now or Face 136 Years of Hunger, Report Warns
IPS
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Namibia: Ovitoto Farmers Receive Free Lucerne
New Era
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Namibia: Congested Farms Concern Omaheke Councillors
New Era
Crowded farms, hopelessness among corridor farmers and landlessness remain growing concerns in the Omaheke region, the regional leadership has admitted. Read more »
Namibia: Farmers Tips - Good Rainfall Does Not Guarantee Rangeland Recovery
New Era
Arangeland refers to land inhabited by native plants (grass, forbs, shrubs and trees) and utilised by domestic and wild animals. Read more »
Namibia: NNFU Wants Mobile Unit Abattoir for Kunene
New Era
The Namibia National Farmers' Union (NNFU) has reiterated its call for government to set up a mobile unit abattoir in the Kunene region to create market access opportunities for… Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai At the 2024 World Food Forum
FrontPageAfrica
Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai at the 2024 World Food Forum in Rome, Italy on Monday told the gathering that the world is witnessing an alarming rise of hunger and… Read more »
Liberia: Central Bank of Liberia Holds Strategic Stakeholders Engagement in Ganta
FrontPageAfrica
The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) recently concluded a one-day external stakeholders' engagement in Ganta, Nimba County. The event, which brought together participants from all 15… Read more »
West Africa: Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency Investigates 42-Year-Old Cannabis Farmer in Nimba
FrontPageAfrica
Officers of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency are investigating a 42-yr-old cannabis famer who was on Saturday, October 12, arrested with a huge quantity of the substance seeds… Read more »
Ethiopia: Doubling Investment Key to Transforming Smallholder Farming - PSI
Ethiopian Herald
Improving the lives of smallholder farmers in Ethiopia requires doubling or tripling the current agricultural capital investment, according to the Policy Study Institute (PSI). Read more »
Ethiopia: Yelemat Tirufat Gaining Momentum
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia, a nation endowed with vast agricultural potential, faces significant challenges in achieving food security. These challenges stem from a variety of underlying issues,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Midlands Exceeds 2024 Winter Wheat Target
The Herald
Midlands exceeded its 2024 winter wheat target by 2 percent, aligning with its economic development plan, Minister of State for Midlands Provincial Affairs and Devolution Owen… Read more »
October 14
Africa: When Will World Food Day Be a Day to Actually Celebrate?
IPS
World Food Day seems like it should be a time to celebrate. A day to eat delicious meals and enjoy the rich traditions and cultures of food around the globe. Read more »
August 22
Kenya: In Kenya, Drought-Weary Farmers Reap Rewards of Early Warnings
Thomson Reuters Foundation
What's the context? A sophisticated early warning system is helping farmers fight drought and could provide a blueprint for other nations Read more »
